Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Education

Ferrum College•Ferrum, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ferrum College seeks a collaborative, experienced, and forward-thinking Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Education to provide academic leadership and administrative oversight for undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs. This is a full-time, 12-month, hybrid faculty-administrative leadership position with a 1:1 teaching load. The Director oversees program operations, faculty and administrative staff, curriculum and academic policies, accreditation and licensure compliance, budgets, and partnerships with local school divisions and educational organizations. The role combines teaching, academic leadership, program administration, accreditation oversight, and community partnerships. The Director supports shared governance, academic quality, continuous program improvement, and the preparation of future educators. The position also contributes to curriculum development, faculty development, assessment, student success, and Ferrum College’s academic mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated administrative or leadership experience in higher education or PK-12 education management.
Demonstrated knowledge of teacher licensure procedures and state and national accreditation frameworks, including VDOE and/or CAEP.
Successful college-level or PK-12 teaching experience and academic advising experience.
Strong managerial and organizational skills.
Commitment to collaborative decision-making and shared governance.
Proficiency in budget management, academic scheduling, and program assessment.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop effective partnerships with external school divisions.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education or an equivalent terminal degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Direct experience leading CAEP self-studies, preparing accreditation reports, or hosting CAEP site visits.
Direct experience with Virginia Department of Education licensure requirements and Virginia public school systems.
Experience with online course design, distance education delivery methods, and learning management systems such as Brightspace D2L.
An active record of scholarly contributions, including publications, grant writing, or presentations at regional or national conferences, consistent with the Boyer Model of scholarship recognized by Ferrum College.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine program policies with Teacher Education faculty, ensuring alignment with College handbooks, shared governance practices, and academic standards.
Oversee, balance, and allocate program budget resources in accordance with College and departmental requirements.
Manage admissions processes for undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs.
Oversee student academic standing, program requirements, and student disciplinary matters.
Advise graduate education candidates and designated undergraduate education students.
Establish course pathways for transfer students and coordinate course rotations for undergraduate and graduate programs.
Supervise faculty and administrative personnel and support effective departmental operations.
Maintain compliance with CAEP, VDOE, and SACSCOC standards across initial licensure and advanced degree programs.
Review and update teacher licensure procedures to reflect evolving VDOE regulations.
Collaborate with EDU 404 and Capstone instructors to verify required components and approve licensure applications for program graduates.
Lead CAEP site visits, attend VDOE and accreditation meetings, and submit institutional, state, and national compliance reports on time.
Oversee assessment instrument design and collection, and coordinate data analysis and reporting with appropriate faculty.
Coordinate with College Faculty Supervisors on collecting evaluation rubrics.
Lead annual program assessment activities, including submitting Assessment Identification Worksheets to the Student Learning Assessment Committee.
Map student learning outcomes in Brightspace D2L and analyze Xitracs assessment reports to support continuous quality improvement.
Serve as the primary institutional liaison to local public school divisions, including Franklin County Public Schools, and private school partners.
Oversee Clinical Educators and coordinate recruitment, placement, and evaluation of mentor and cooperating teachers for field experiences, internships, and student teaching.
Establish and maintain partnerships with school divisions, clinical educators, and other educational stakeholders.
Convene and lead internal and external advisory committees to evaluate workforce needs and strengthen the department’s responsiveness to the educational community.
Teach undergraduate or graduate education courses at a 1:1 load across the academic year, following Carnegie unit guidelines and applicable academic standards.
Incorporate contemporary instructional technology, inclusive teaching practices, and research-based methods into coursework.
Support student learning, academic achievement, and professional preparation.
Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and ongoing academic improvement.
Provide operational oversight, workload management, and performance evaluation input for full-time Education faculty.
Oversee onboarding, course alignment, and instructional evaluation for contingent and adjunct faculty.
Supervise the Program Administrative Assistant, including internship documentation, event planning, room scheduling, VDOE and CAEP data entry, budget tracking, and student record maintenance.
Direct College Faculty Supervisors and clinical personnel responsible for observing and evaluating student field placements.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and effective communication among faculty, staff, and educational partners.